February 12th Meeting: Stephanie Lamb, Medtronic Territory Manager

San Diego Insulin Pumpers
Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers
All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

Don't Miss the FEBRUARY meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers!!!

THIS MONTH: Stephanie Lamb, South Territory Manager for Medtronic
MEETING TIME:  Monday, February 12th, 7:00-8:30pm
LOCATION:  Sharp Medical Facility
8695 Spectrum Centre Blvd, Room 186

THIS MONTH: Stephanie will introduce the MiniMed® 670G system, the world’s first hybrid closed loop (HCL) insulin delivery system. This revolutionary technology automatically adjusts a patient's basal insulin every 5 minutes to keep their glucose levels in range, day and night.  She will also discuss how suspend before low and the auto mode algorithm work and she will also go over the new Guardian 3 sensor and current patient outcomes and results.

LAST MONTH: Chad Lee from Omnipod spoke about the latest developments from Omnipod. An updated Horizon PDM called Dash will be available later in 2018. The new PDM has Bluetooth and will be able to interface with Dexcom sensors. A Omnipod promotion is now available with any brand of Pump trade-in offering a free PDM and a 30 day supply of Pods. Contact Chad for more information. Chad also confirmed a loaner Pod is available for travel backup. The company replaces all Pods that malfunction including lost insulin. To recycle your Pods, contact Omnipod for postage paid shipping.

JANUARY 8th MEETING: CHAD LEE, OMNIPOD

San Diego Insulin Pumpers
Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers
All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

Don't Miss the JANUARY meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers!!!

THIS MONTH: Chad Lee, the OmniPod Rep
MEETING TIME:  Monday, January 8th, 7:00-8:30pm
LOCATION:  Sharp Medical Facility
8695 Spectrum Centre Blvd, Room 186

THIS MONTH: The OmniPod Rep, Chad Lee discusses what's new at Omnipod and shares some tips and tricks when using features of the pump.

LAST MONTH: Pumpers enjoyed good food and good conversation at our Holiday Dinner.  A delightful evening at Mimi's Café was had by about 20 pumpers, family and friends.

PLASE READ PAST THE FIRST PAGE TO LEARN ABOUT FUTURE PROGRAMS. Details of studies and other diabetes information of interest will now be on our website ^^^^^sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com).^^^^^

Pre-Meeting Dinner (Souplantation): Several of us get together about 5:30 before each meeting for dinner, and all are welcome!  Anyone who would like a bite of dinner before the meeting can join us at the Souplantation Restaurant in Kearny Mesa, 7095 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard (just east of 805), 858-715-6824.

Please be ready to leave the restaurant by 6:45 and proceed to Sharp so that our speakers and non-dining members are not delayed.

As always, significant others and any friends and family supporters are always welcome at the meeting.  Our meetings are held the 2nd Monday of every month.

San Diego Insulin Pumpers Holiday Dinner!!

San Diego Insulin Pumpers Holiday Dinner

Date: Monday December 11^th

Time: From 5-8pm 

Location: Mira Mesa Mimi’s Café 

10788 Westview Pkwy

Corner of Mira Mesa and Westview Pkwy

RSVP by Friday December 8^th email info@sdinsulinpumpers.com

We have a private dining room and will have separate checks.

Come by any time between 5-8pm to eat and visit. All friends and family are welcome.

NOVEMBER 13th MEETING: OPEN DISCUSSION

San Diego Insulin Pumpers
Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers
All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

Don't Miss the NOVEMBER meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers!!!

THIS MONTH: OPEN DISCUSSION
MEETING TIME:  Monday, November 13th, 7:00-8:30pm
LOCATION:  Sharp Medical Facility
8695 Spectrum Centre Blvd, Room 186

THIS MONTH: OPEN DISCUSSION   Bring your questions and concerns.

LAST MONTH: Lisa Van Herik and her husband Mark Goro spoke to the Pumpers about Modern Nutrition for Diabetics.
Lisa and Mark brought a selection of healthy and flavorful food options that are lower in carbs for the Pumpers to sample.

Lisa had several suggestions for us.  Best way to know how your blood sugar is going to respond to any food item is to test after eating. Try to eat organic whole foods. She also suggested to eat raw greens with each meal and 8-12 grams of fiber. Pick one goal at a time for making changes to your diet. She said to be specific and make goals that are realistic and attainable.

PLASE READ PAST THE FIRST PAGE TO LEARN ABOUT FUTURE PROGRAMS. Details of studies and other diabetes information of interest will now be on our website ^^^^^sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com).^^^^^

Pre-Meeting Dinner (Souplantation): Several of us get together about 5:30 before each meeting for dinner, and all are welcome!  Anyone who would like a bite of dinner before the meeting can join us at the Souplantation Restaurant in Kearny Mesa, 7095 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard (just east of 805), 858-715-6824.

Please be ready to leave the restaurant by 6:45 and proceed to Sharp so that our speakers and non-dining members are not delayed.

As always, significant others and any friends and family supporters are always welcome at the meeting.  Our meetings are held the 2nd Monday of every month.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

TCOYD Annual Conference is Saturday November 18th at the San Diego Convention Center.

The Pump Club will be in the Vendor area from 7:30am to 4pm and needs volunteers to work at our table for the conference. If you are attending TCOYD and have 1 hour to volunteer at our table please email info@sdinsulinpumpers.com or sign up at the November meeting.

SD Insulin Pumpers Holiday Dinner
Date: Monday December 11th     Time: From 5-8pm
Location: Mira Mesa Mimi’s Café, 10788 Westview Pkwy at the corner of Mira Mesa and Westview Pkwy
RSVP by FRIDAY DECEMBER 8th. Emailinfo@sdinsulinpumpers.com
We have a private dining room and will have separate checks.  Come by any time between 5-8pm to eat and visit. All friends and family are welcome.

The American Diabetes Association has a petition to help lower the cost of insulin.  Please visit www.makeinsulinaffordable.org to sign.

THANK YOU to Gillian Herdman for securing our meeting space at the Sharp Spectrum building for 2018.

THANK YOU to TCOYD and Dr. Steve Edelman for their continued support of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers Support Group
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Holiday Dinner!

S D Insulin Pumpers Holiday Dinner

Date: Monday December 11^th

Time: From 5-8pm 

Location: Mira Mesa Mimi’s Café 

10788 Westview Pkwy (near I-15 off Mira Mesa Blvd)

Corner of Mira Mesa and Westview Pkwy

RSVP by Friday December 8^th email info@sdinsulinpumpers.com

We have a private dining room and will have separate checks.

Come by any time between 5-8pm to eat and visit. All friends and family are welcome.

AMCR 10-Year Anniversary Party

American Diabetes Association Hurricane Relief Project

The ADA has launched a special online resource page, diabetes.org/hurricanerelief, which is updated regularly. The site includes the latest shelter locations; information for people with diabetes and caregivers; information for emergency responders and relief personnel; how to donate unexpired and unopened diabetes supplies; and federal and state assistance resources.

How You Can Help

Here are ways you can join in our efforts: 

• Donate Diabetes Supplies. Do you have extra, unexpired and unopened insulin pens, vials and cartridges, A1C Test Kit, KetoSticks, test strips or Glucagon? Click here for details on how to donate them. 
• Make a Gift. Our national team, as well as our local staff living in affected communities, will continue to work on efforts like this for as long as necessary. Your donation will support our hurricane relief efforts and the support that we are providing to assist all people impacted by diabetes in these hard-hit areas.